Flecanide panic!!

[Rachelanx50]

Hi everyone I'm in a bit of a dilemma, I'm on flecanide 50mg twice daily. I took my first dose when i woke at 7 I had breakfast at 11 then took my other meds i then realised I'd taken another flecanide I'm in a terrible panic !!!

[jeanjeannie50]

It shouldn't be any problem for you Rachel as your Flecainide pills are only 50mg. Some people take 100mg twice daily, I used to. You may find that you feel a little more tired than usual.

If you need medical assurance then call your GP's surgery for advice. I believe the daily maximum allowance is 300mg.

Jean

[Rachelanx50 in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Thanks Jean for your quick reply i feel reassured now iv just spoke to my pharmacist she's said it won't be a problem

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to Rachelanx50]

That's good to hear.

[mjames1]

That's still a relatively small dose. Don't worry. Sounds like you may need an AM/PM pill box

Jim

[Rachelanx50 in reply to mjames1]

Thanks Jim, I have one and refill it religiously, I'd just picked up my repeat prescription the day before so today I just took them from the bag, not concentrating what i was doing this morning by god I've learned a lesson

[mjames1 in reply to Rachelanx50]

Happens to all of us. Been lazy lately and haven't filled my pill box for several days

Jim

[Rachelanx50 in reply to mjames1]

I know Jim, it's caused me major panic lol!! It won't happen again!!

[pusillanimous in reply to Rachelanx50]

I'm in constant fear of missing an Eliquis dose or taking it twice😀

[ChadL in reply to mjames1]

I rely heavily on my pill box(s).. I have 2 weeks worth.. so afraid i'll either forget to take a dose or double up by mistake!

[Rachelanx50 in reply to ChadL]

I feel for you ChadL!! It's a constant battle to be honest to get things right, you know we will have your back no matter what on here there's always someone to help you

[Finvola]

Rachel - don't panic - I did exactly the same thing about a month ago and took 200mg Flecainide instead of 100mg.

I posted here about it - see my profile for the full thread - and got good advice which calmed my worries. People who take PIP Flecainide usually take a much larger dose and are fine - I was advised not to take my evening dose by my pharmacist and people on here and I was fine too.

As Jim advised, I bought am AM/PM pill box that afternoon and find it a great boon.

[Rachelanx50 in reply to Finvola]

Finvola! It's funny that you replied because I can remember reading your post, I was looking for it today but couldn't find it, I can honestly say that I'm learning a lesson to say the least!!!

[Finvola in reply to Rachelanx50]

That's exactly how I felt too! Here's the link to my thread:

healthunlocked.com/afassoci...

[Rachelanx50 in reply to Finvola]

Thanks Finvola much appreciated xxx

[pottypete1]

Definitely don’t panic!!

I take 100mg twice a day and have for the past 30 years. No problem.

Pete

[Rachelanx50 in reply to pottypete1]

Thanks so much Pete for your reply, I've suffered health anxiety for years so I panicked!! I'm ok now thanks to everyone on here including yourself

[pottypete1 in reply to Rachelanx50]

Totally understand.

Atrial fibrillation certainly plays mind games so you are not alone believe me.

Whilst I have been free of AF since March of last year, I have suffered episodes since around 1990. Despite always finding a way back to Normal Sinus Rhythm each time, I have had panic attacks each time fearing I would get stuck with AF.

Try slow breathing and also try YouTube videos of meditation for example youtube.com/@jasonstephenso... I found good particularly when I was having regular ectopic beats

Hope this helps

Pete

[likestosing in reply to pottypete1]

I am so glad you said what you said, Pottypete1. For me that is the worst part of afib. My episodes are mild usually as far as symptoms are concerned but as soon as afib lasts for more than a few hours, I too get worried that THIS will be the episode that won't go away. Like you I usually find my way back to sinus rhythm. but the uncertainty is the worst part. Nice to know I am not the only one . Your post was helpful.

[tomtom222 in reply to likestosing]

Same for me 😉

[Rachelanx50 in reply to pottypete1]

Hi Pete, yeah health anxiety plays a major part in my heart antics lol! My sister died the day before her 4th birthday of a congenital heart defect i think this was the start of my panic attacks as we were told it was hereditary, I've really got on with life, got married, had my children but now it's come back to haunt me!! I'm terrified of anything to do with my heart! It's a fight to be honest, if my nerves are bad my heart kicks off! It's a constant battle

[Frances123]

Been there, done it and will no doubt do it again at some point. Even with a weekly box I have managed to do the same on the odd occasion. Can you have had reassurance from your pharmacist and people on here.

[Suesouth]

shouldn’t be a problem, I take 100mg twice a day!

[bassets]

Glad everyone has reassured you about this but you know, we all do it at one time or another

[Dorchen]

you will be ok xx

[Tapanac]

don’t worry

[Louiethehavapoo]

relax. 100 mg of flec won’t send you to the hospital. It’s my normal dose

[NLGA]

wouldn’t worry just miss one layer